Maldives secures top spot as World’s Most Desirable Islands in Wanderlust 2025 rankings
Maldives has been awarded Bronze in the World’s Most Desirable Island(s) category at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2025, reaffirming its enduring appeal among international travellers, particularly from the United Kingdom. The award was accepted by Ibrahim Shiuree, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), at a ceremony held at London’s […]
Visit Maldives showcases destination at ALLinTOO tourism workshop in Poland
Visit Maldives took part in a destination-focused B2B networking event organised by ALLinTOO, one of Poland’s leading tourism workshops, held from 22–23 October 2025 at Novotel Poznań Centrum in Poznań. The two-day event served as a platform for Visit Maldives to engage directly with Polish travel agents, present the destination’s wide-ranging tourism offerings, and reinforce […]
Visit Maldives unveils branding at Anfield in landmark global exposure
Visit Maldives Corporation is set to showcase the Maldives brand on one of the world’s most prominent sporting stages during the Liverpool FC vs Manchester United match at Anfield Stadium on 19 October 2025. The match will commence at 4:30 p.m. (BST) in the United Kingdom, corresponding to 8:30 p.m. Maldives Time (GMT +5). As […]
Maldives nominated for World’s Leading and Green Destination titles at World Travel Awards 2025
The Maldives has once again been nominated in two of the most prestigious categories at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025, reaffirming its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable travel destinations. The country is competing for the titles of World’s Leading Destination 2025 and World’s Leading Green Destination 2025. Established in 1993, the […]
Maldives nominated for World’s Leading Destination and Green Destination 2025
The Maldives has once again been nominated at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA), following its recent success in securing two prestigious regional titles at the Indian Ocean level. The destination now advances to compete on the global stage in the categories of World’s Leading Destination 2025 and World’s Leading Green Destination 2025 — two […]
Visit Maldives launches first Superyacht Promotion Campaign
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched its first Super Yacht Promotion Campaign, running from September to December 2025. The initiative is aimed at positioning the Maldives as a premier destination for luxury yacht tourism, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals travelling on private and chartered superyachts. The campaign showcases the Maldives’ pristine waters, rich marine […]
Futureshapers’ Workshop concludes with strategic insights for Maldives tourism
The Futureshapers’ Workshop, organised by Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), concluded successfully at Meerumaa Hall in Malé. The full-day business-to-business event convened policymakers, industry leaders, and media representatives for strategic discussions aimed at shaping the next phase of growth for the Maldives’ tourism sector. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural edition, the symposium has […]
Maldives named Indian Ocean’s Best Spa Destination 2025
The Maldives has once again been recognised as the leading spa destination in the region, having secured the title of Indian Ocean’s Best Spa Destination 2025 at the World Spa Awards. The award reaffirms the Maldives’ standing as a wellness and spa destination, offering experiences that combine natural surroundings, luxury hospitality and holistic wellbeing. Alongside […]
Maldives recognised with 16 Gold and 19 Silver Awards at SATA 2025
The Maldives secured 36 awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, held on Friday, 20 September 2025, at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka. The awards reflected the breadth of the country’s tourism sector, with the Maldives receiving 16 Gold Awards and 19 Silver Awards across a wide range of categories. Among the […]
Visit Maldives showcases destination at Manta Forum 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) participated in the Manta Forum 2025, a leading tourism exhibition organised by Resort Holidays, held on 14 September 2025 at the Moscow Marriott Imperial Plaza. The event brought together international hotels, destinations, tour operators, and travel agents to explore opportunities and strengthen partnerships within the global tourism sector. Representing the Maldives […]
Visit Maldives showcases destination at Asian Tourism Fair 2025 in Dhaka
Visit Maldives, in collaboration with the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Bangladesh, took part in the Asian Tourism Fair 2025 (ATF 2025), held from 18 to 20 September in Dhaka, Bangladesh. ATF-Dhaka is recognised as one of Asia’s leading tourism exhibitions, bringing together government bodies, private sector stakeholders, and development agencies from […]
Visit Maldives appoints artist Hussain Ihfal Ahmed as Local Ambassador
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has appointed renowned Maldivian artist Hussain Ihfal Ahmed, popularly known as Iphpha, as a Local Ambassador under its ongoing Local Ambassadorship Programme. The programme is designed to highlight the authentic experiences, culture, and natural beauty of the Maldives through the perspectives of distinguished locals. By engaging Maldivians as advocates for tourism, […]
